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Due to being one of the less common screen resolutions, applications and modifications tailored specifically for WQVGA (around 400 by 240 pixels) devices are hard to find. In addition, the lowered screen real estate makes the transfer of applications designed for devices with larger screens look messy and non-functional. XDA member Rugal has recently created one of the only resolution-specific dialer alternatives for WQVGA devices such as the Samsung Omnia i900. The Mini-Lite Dialer is a 2G phone canvas designed...

If you have multiple boot profiles or you just want a simple Bootmanager, take a look at XDA forum member AndiCP's Windows Mobile application. SmartBoot features an intuitive UI providing an at a glance overview of your device status and boot profiles. The app also feature voice announcements and an extended information screen. More features include: Multiple selectable boot profiles at boot time Easy and effective short-cut management Easy back-up and restore of your autostart folder Can use own sound...

Here we have another application for translating languages. XDA member doanvanvinhtho presents dV2t Translator, a great tool for those frequent travelers. You can use Bing or Google as your default on line translator: undo, cut, copy, paste, delete, select all, and many other features are included. Translator integrates Sense/Manila UI. NETcf 3.5 and of course an Internet connection are needed. Originally posted by doanvanvinhtho [APP] [Text Translation Software for Windows Mobile (dV2t Translator)] Hi everybody! dV2t Translator provides bi-directional translation...

Are you creating your own scripts? MortScript interprets a (quite) simple batch language. XDA member imbunned presents this super easy Mort Script writer for Windows Mobile devices. It will open a note pad where you can create your script on a very simple way. If you are a beginner, then this application is perfect for you. Originally posted by imbunned Easily Mortscript Writer(cab) 1- click start-programs-write (notepad will open automaticly) 2-write your script 3-close notepad 4-go to \My Documents (your...

After being eliminated embarrassingly early on in this year's World Cup, the English were consoled by the rise of a new star in football: Paul the Octopus. Supposedly hailing from Weymouth, Paul correctly predicted the outcomes of all of Germany's matches and proceeded to foretell Spain to be the overall winners as the tournament reached its climax in July. If you would like Paul to have more of a say in your day-to-day life, XDA member TangoChen has created your ideal...

Imagine having Windows Seven on your mobile, the same way you access to menus, play music, etc. XDA member rajivshahi has updated this great WAD 2 theme to get W7 look on your Windows Mobile device. Updated version works on portrait and landscape and it has added more resolutions: VGA, WVGA and QVGA. The developer included a short video on how to install, just be sure to choose the right resolution and follow instructions. Originally posted by rajivshahi Windows 7...

A common complaint with the HD2's in-built call recording software is that it is incapable of recording both sides of the conversation effectively. Luckily, XDA forumer korand found a handy tip while browsing another site. To activate two-way in-call recording, simply change the following registry key in your phone: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\WaveDev] "MixModeRecord"=dword:00000001 Registry editing can be done through programs such as Total Commander and Resco Registry Editor. However, you must ensure that you only change the mentioned key as altering other...

Having a 4.3" touchscreen on your phone can come at a cost, and usually, that cost is the lack of a hardware keyboard. While this isn't a problem for all of us, serial texters and word-processor addicts definitely suffer from being forced to use an on-screen keyboard like that found on the HTC HD2. Although the HD2 features capacitive technology like the iPhone, many claim that the latter has a far superior typing experience. According to XDA member boogiecornejo, this...

Although there is a lot of competition in the field of task managers for Windows Mobile, XDA member Maximus.Mobile has always tried to make MMTaskManager stand out by keeping things simple. The menus are clear and the application itself is easy to navigate, with large and finger-friendly buttons making performing tasks an easy process. The developer has recently updated the application to version 2.0 and, since we last wrote about it, many things have changed. First and foremost, the overall stability...

XDA members m0bmentality and conantroutman have been hard at work on creating the new TroutMobs Orange Street theme for HTC Sense (Manila 2.5), which is a refreshing and bright take on the sometimes-boring default look for your Windows Mobile device. The team behind the theme has successfully skinned almost all of what's visible on-screen, claiming to have edited over 1300 components. Also included, are original wallpapers (with weather-specific wallpapers promised) and an exclusive action screen, which complements the theme's feel. You...

Since the evolution of HTC's TouchFLO interface into 'Sense' with the introduction of the Android and Windows Mobile 6.5 platforms, this site has gained even more support for tweaks and modifications to how the home-screen replacement looks and behaves. Although posted a few months ago, XDA user antoniomistretta (with help from degake) has found a way to remove the dark background that is shown when you swipe your finger to change tabs in Sense for Windows Mobile. As many users...

In case you have not seen it already, XDA member Rapid81 has updated WaPaC for Windows Mobile devices to version 1.4, leaving it´s beta statefrom previous versions. Some of the upgrades, fixes, and features present on the first stable version are: no maximum files number anymore, change NOW interface added to select, now the settings app shows the next time of the schedule, random and continuously change setting added, amongst many others. Originally posted by Rapid81 [UPDATE 06/07/2010][APP]Wallpaper Changer -...

XDA member joeylicc presents this application for stocks with all the HTC Sense interface style. You can add or remove stocks, see detailed information, schedule for downloading the latest info, all in all same features as the original Sense Stocks tab, but now you can install it by separate to your Windows Mobile device. Originally posted by joeylicc [App] Mobile Finance v1.2 I have created a simple stock quote application with HTC Sense Interface Style. It's basically a port of the HTC...

From the infinite knowledge base of XDA, we found this application for older Windows Mobile devices. XDA member everal posted a few months ago about threaded email for non native builds (23102, 28xxx, and many others...). After installing this application, you will be able to have threaded email as the newer COM builds. It is very important that you kill "tmail.exe" before installing. Originally posted by everal Everal Threaded Email for com3, awmd and other branches... Hello, here is my...

As you may know, XDA member G-ThGraf has a thread about HTC messaging client for Windows Mobile devices since April, always with the latest versions launched. This time, we have the 0.7 version, which includes some interesting features like SMS Search, group SMS from start menu (application is currently in chinese), SMS Backup, and auto reply. This is an excellent application that can be used by Chefs to include it in their ROMs or for the final user to upgrade...

Mersad 7, creator of the Mersad Persian & Arabic Pack, began the Persian2World project last week in an attempt to provide Windows Mobile users who speak Persian as their first language with applications in their own native language. With the help of other members of the site, the first applications in this project has now been released. At the time of writing, the applications available in Persian through Persian2World are Talkonaut (a VoIP application), Resco Contact Manager (an easy-to-use SMS,...

XDA member OndraSter presents this extension for Swipe that will let you move along the start menu with gestures movements similar to the ones you use to type on keyboard. Use left and right to pass from one start menu to another page. The developer states that this application should work on Windows Mobile devices running 6.5 and up. Originally posted by OndraSter [EXTENSION][10Aug] Start Menu Back Gesture | CAB/EXT Hello, I had yesterday simple idea, use swype gesture to...

XDA member zorro1981 has (with the help of several other members of our developing community) created a handy application for Windows Mobile which allows you to easily keep track of the latest developments of the [formerly] Lega Calcio soccer divisions in Italy. Lega Calcio Pocket 2010 supports almost all resolutions and features a well-designed but not over-complicated interface that displays the latest scores, player and team information, imminent matches and overall league tables. You can also set the program to notify...

The excitement (amid other emotions) about the imminent release of Windows Phone 7 has inspired a vast range of themes and skins, which give your device the look and feel of the new operating system. As the developer's first contribution to the site, XDA member Nevralgeek has created both a static splash screen and boot animation in the style of Windows Phone 7, which will either help you to theme more of your phone's software in this style or to complete...

These days everyone could use a little help to shop smart. Last month, XDA member zaijian released AmazonIt!, a useful barcode application that shows Amazon.com prices and ratings. This application makes it easier to compare prices and enables researching while away from a computer. Since then, zaijian has been working hard to develop AmazonIt! into a better application. This latest version features more user-friendliness, touch-scrolling, manual barcode input, and a slew of bug fixes. Originally posted by zaijian Requirements Windows...

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